Portable sound and picture reproducing apparatus



Sept. 16, 1941. vl .L BOOR r-:rAL 2,256,337

POR'IABLE-SOUND AND PICTURE REPRODUCING APPARATUS Filed March 9, 1940 '7 Sheets-Sheet l A :zu ..5 ma

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V. J. BOOP ETAL PORTABLE SOUND AND PICTURE REPRODUCING APPARATUS] Filed March 9, 1940 '7 Shees-Sheet 2 ATTO R N EYS '7 Sheets-Sheet I5 Sept. 16, 1941. v. J. BOOR Yl=:r Ax.

PORTABLE SOUND AND PICTURE REPRODUGING APPARATUS Filed March 9, 1940 Sept. 16, 1941. v. J. Boon E-rAL 2,256,337

PORTABLE SOUND AND PICTURE REPRODUCING APPARATUS Filed March 9, 1940 7 Sheets-Sheet 4 ,//f ATTORNEYS Sept. 16,. 1941. v. J. BOOR ET Al.

PORTABLE SOUND AND PIGTQRE REPRODUCING APPARATUS '7 Sheets-Sheet 5 Filed March 9, 1940 @a /g-i INVENTOR /Zdzm ATTORNEYS Sept. 16, 1941. v. J. Boon ETAL 2,256,337

PORTABLE SOUND AND PICTUREY REPRODUCING APPARATUS Filed March 9, 1940 '7 Sheets-Sheet 6 sept. 16, 1941. v. J. Boon ETAL 2,256,337

PORTABLE SOUND AND PICTURE REPRODUCING APPARATUS Filed March 9, 1940 7 Sheets-Sheet 7 /74 mmNumciL. ab; /`8 /77 /75 f6.9 ATTORNEY;l

` Patented Sept. 16, 1941 PORTABLE SOUND AND PICTURE REPRO- DUCING APPARATUS Vladimir J. Boor, Scotch Plains, N. J., and Arthur J. Bradford, Grosse Pointe Farms, Mich., as-

slgnors to Jam Hand Detroit, Mich., a corpo y Picture Service, Inc., ration of Delaware Application March 9, 1940, Serial No. 323,158

11 Claims.

ratus of this character have been devised. The

apparatus heretofore proposed is open to one of several objections. In some of the apparatus proposed, some of the units, such as the screen or the projector, are merely carried in the case andv must be independently set up when the apparatus is to be used. Other apparatus which has been suggested is too heavy to be readily conveyed by hand and must be mounted on rollers or casters to be moved from place to place.

In the present invention we provide a case ofa size comparable to that of an ordinary suitY case or hand bag in which al1 of the parts of the apparatus is mounted. On one of the sides of greatest area, which may he called the front of the case, we provide a support for the screen and loud speaker and this support is carried by telescoping or collapsible arms so that it can he arranged entirely within the case when the apparatus is not in use or in an extended position when in operation.

An important feature of the invention is the provision of a case which, while strong enough to carry the various units of the apparatus, is of light weight so that the overall Weight of the case containing the apparatus is such that it may be carried by hand from place to place. For this purpose we provide a case consisting of a skeleton frame of which the parts are preferably welded to each other and the sides, ends, top and bottom oi the case are formed of panels which are retained in position by molding strips suitably secured to the frame.

In the accompanying drawings We have shown several embodiments of the invention. In this showing:

Figfl is a vertical, sectional view of the case showing the screen in open position with the projector, amplifying unit and other parts removed for better illustration of the case construction; i

Fig. 2 is' a plan view of the case showing the screen in a partly closed position;

55 28-28 of Fig. 26.

Fig. 3 is a detailed, sectional view of'one edge of the case;

Fig. 4 is a detailed view of the parts shown in Fig. 3 showing the parts disassembledy Fig. 5 is a detailed view of one of the arms which supports the screen and loud 'speaker members;

Fig. 6 is a rear elevation of the case, parts being broken away;

Fig. '7 is a iront elevation of the case, parts being broken away and shown in section;

Figft is a rear elevation with the projecting mechanism and amplifying unit in the case;

Fig. 9 is a vertical, sectional view on line 9-8 of Fig. 8;

Fig. lil is a detailed, sectional View on line l1 is a vertical, sectional view similar to Fig. l showing a slightly different construction of case and supporting arms for the screen and loud speaker;

Fig. 12 is a horizontal, sectional view of the parts shown in Fig. 11;

Fig. 13 is a diagrammatic illustration of the Wiring arrangement.

ign 14. is a vertical, sectional View of another form of the invention showing the screen in extended position;

Fig.- 15 is a similar view with the parts in closed position;

Fig.r 16 is a detailed, sectional view of an edge of the case showing a modified construction;

Fig. 17 is a similar view showing the parts disassembled; Fig. 18 is a sectional view of a corner of the case;

Fig. 19 isan inside elevation at right angles to Fig. 18, parts being shown in section;

Fig. 20 is a rearfview of the case with the back opened and with the projector and film reel removed;

Fig. 21 is a similarview with the projector and film reel in position;

Fig. 22 is a plan view of the case;

Fig. 23 is a detailed, sectional view of a por'- tion of one of the end walls of the case;

Fig. 24 is a sectional view Vof a detail of Fig. 23 on an enlarged scale;

Fig. 25 is a front elevation of Fig. 26 is a detailed view of of the front cover;

Fig.'27 is a similar view showing the parts separated; and

Fig. 28 is a the screen; a supporting arm detailed, sectional view ony line for the purpose of providing a light case sum-v ciently strong to carry the assemblage of apparatus employed in a portable picture and sound reproducer, is also capable of use in the construction of various kinds oi portable cases, such as travelling bags and the like. In constructing the case we iirst provide a suitable y frame formed of angle members l which are secured to each other to form the bounding edges of the sides, front, back, top and bottom and ends of the case. These angle members are secured to each other' in any suitable manner, preferably by welding. As shown in detail Ain Figs. 3 and 4 of the drawings, each of the angle members consists of a central portion or web 2 having end portions 3 and Il arranged at an obtuse angle to the 'web 2 and at right angles to each other. 'Ihe end portions 3 and 4 are arranged at right angles to each other so that one of them will form al portion of one wall,

.the device carried from .actas-s? of the drawings. When the panel 2t is'in closed position, the hinged cover or panel,l.3'may be closed as shownin Fig. 'I off/the drawings and 2d is supported on a plurality of telescoping arms,

one form of which is shown in Figs. l to 7. In

ward end of the stationary arm 2i to limit the such as a side, and the other form a portionof an adjacent intersecting wall at right angles thereto, such as a top vor end. The space of each wall between the angle members forming the frame is filled by means of a panel 5 which may be a sheet of laminated Bakelite or other suitable composition. These panels are secured to the' frame by means of molding strips S arranged on the outside of the frame. As shown the edges of the panels are provided with notches 1 adapted to cooperate with similar notches 8 on the edges of the molding strips so that when the units are assembled as shown in Fig. 3, the panels are held in position. The molding strips may be secured to the frame by means of bolts 49 which pass through openings in the webs 2 and are received in tapped openings iormed iri bosses ld which are welded or otherwise s'ecured 'to the inner face of the molding strip. The molding strips are preferably curvedl in cross section as shown to produce a bag having a pleasing exterior appearance. Suitable clamping devices ll are secured to the molding strips at each of the corners` of the bag and these clamping devices are secured in position by means hereinafter described.v

The front of the case is provided with a hinged panel or closure i3 which is hinged rto the lower molding strip 6. A s uitable spring catch l5 is mounted on the upper free edge of the hinged cover I3 and engages the web 3 of the top frame member when the cover is closed as shown in.`

Fig. 7.

movement of the arm 22 (see Fig. 5). Likewise an arm 25 is carried by and is slidable within y each of the arms 22 and is provided with a lug or projection 25 on its rear end cooperating with a similar lug or projection 21 on the forward end of the arm 22. The panel 20 is bolted or otherwise secured to the forward ends of the arms 25 as shown at 28 in Fig. 5 of the drawings. A suit-4 able screen 29 is mounted in an opening in the panel and this screen is arranged slightly in the rear of the plane of the panel which is provided with an opening in alignment with the screen. A loud speaker 3l which may be of any suitable construction is also mounted in the panel toA one side of the screen as shown in Fig. 2 of the drawings.

When the panel 2li is inextended position for the reproduction of pictures and the pictures are projected from aA projector within the case, to be later described, it is necessary to enclose the space between the front of the case and the vpanel to preventI entrance of light. For this purpose we provide a spring roller 32 arranged in the case extending horizontally near the top and a pair of similar spring rollers 33 extending vertically at each side. `Shades 3B and 35 are carried by the rollers 32 and 35, and the ends of the shades are attached to the rear face of panel Zllso that when the panel is extended, the shades will be unrolled and form 'a hood covering the l to prevent light entering the space beneath the The rear of the case is normally closed .by a

removable panel I6', the lower edge of which is notched to interlock with the lower molding strip as shown at l1 in Fig. 1 of rthe drawings. The upper edge of the panel IB is provided with spring clips IB (see Fig. 1) which engage the web 3 of the upper frame member when the panel isin position. The panel may be provided with one or more finger openings I9 or other suitable means to permit its removal and to permitaccess to the interior of the case.

As stated an extensible panel is mounted in the front of the case and is adapted to support `a screen andA loud speaker; The panel 2lil is shown in extended position in Fig. 1 of the drawings and in partially extended position in Fig. 2 of the drawings and in closed position in Fig. 7

hood.

The case may be provided with a suitable handle 36 and-the handle is preferably mounted in a pair of straps 3l on the top of the panel of the case. These straps are in turn .secured to angle members 38 and 39 arranged onthe inside ofthe case beneath the panel member 5 which forms the wall loiE the caseand which extend transversely of the top of the case as shown in Fig. 8. Angle members 38 and 39 are secured to the side frame members 2 ofthe top of the case in any suitable manner as by welding and suitable fastening means, such as rivets 40, and extend through the angle members, the topy panel of the caseand the straps 3l. The case is also provided with a'n opening in the top (see Fig. '2) closed by a plate 4|. 'I'his plate is providedV with clips 42 which frictionally engage the ledge of the open'- Maase? ing in the case to retain the plate in position and is further provided with an opening 43 which may ,be used as a nger opening to remove the plate Il. It is further provided with a plurality of ventilator openings 44 for a purpose to be described.

Referring particularly toFigs. 8 to 10 ofthe drawings wherein we have shown the arrangement of the projector, sound reproducing apparatus, amplifying unit and reel for supporting the' which is arranged transversely of the case., that is, its axis of projection is parallel to the plane of the screen 29. The projector may be of any suitable type but is -preferably an apparatus provided with a motor which operates on either alternating or direct current. 'Ihe motor 5I is mounted in the base of the projector and the projection lamp 52 is mounted in the projector in the usual manner but is in alignment with the opening in the top of the case closed by the plate di so that access may be obtained to it for replacing a burned out lamp. The openings il@ in this plate also serve as a ventilating means for dissipating the heat generated by the projection lamp. As shown the projector is supported on an angle iron 53 which extends transversely of the case and is welded or otherwise secured to the bottom framernernbers of the case and adjacent the rear of the projector as at d it is supported upon one of the arms 2l. The projector is provided with the usual film guide rolls or sprockets 55 arranged above' the film gate 5d and with similar guide rolls 5l arranged beneath it whereby the illm may be fed past the film gate to project the pictures through a lens mounted in a lens tube 58' in the usual manner. Adjacent the outer end of the lens tube we provide a mirror arranged at4 a suitable angle to project the light beam forwardly at right, angles to the plane ot the screen. From the lower guide rolls the illm passes over a guide roll til which is -arraiigeci over a sound reproducing unit 6i. The sound reproducing unit is ot conventional structure and a detailed description thereof is deemed unnecessary. It is provided with the usual in alignmentr with the sound track ot the im. From the roll 6d the film passes over other sintable rolls 63 and is retnrned to reel to be described. The currents produced in 6I are transmitted to an amplifying unit dit where they are amplified and converted to audible frequencies and caused to actuate the loud speaker 3|. The amplifying unit is arranged toward the side of the case opposite from the projector and toward the front of the case. It is supported on a pair of angle irons 65 and 66 which are welded or otherwise secured to the bottom frame members. An angle iron 61 extends from the top to bottom of the case adjacent the center and is secured to the angle irons 39 and 65, respectively. The angle iron 6l is arranged at a slight angleJ to the front and rear walls of the case and cooperateswith a second angle iron 6B arranged at one end of the case and secured to the adjacent arms 2|. A plate 69 (see Figs. 8 and 9` is secured to these angle irons and forms the support for the lm reel. As shown the iilm is in the form of an endless reel 'l0 and is fed to the projector from the inside of the reel over suitable guide rolls 1| and thence to the upper guide rolls or sprockets of the projector. After the film has passed the projecting machine and the sound reproducing unit 6I and passed over the last guide roll 63, it returns to the outside of the endless reel as shown in Fig. 8. The arrangement of the plate 69 at a slight angle is for the purpose of disposing the returning film and the nlm being fed in different vertical planes where they pass each other. 'Ihe reel is formed of a plurality of rollers l2 and 'l2' and is held in place on thel rollers by means of spring clips 13.

In the end of the case adjacent the film reel and amplifying unit we provide a` compartment 'H having a reel therein which supports a connector cord 'l5 having a plug 16 on its outer end and above the compartment 14 we provide a second compartment 'l'l in which is mounted a switch 'I8 which controls the supply of current to the motor 5| and the lamp 52 of the projector. The compartment 'Il also houses a volume control member 19 of the amplifying unit 84. These two compartments are preferably closed by a single door 8i! which is hinged to the case as at 8l and is provided with a spring clip 82 which normally holds it in closed position.

In Figs. 11 and 12 of the drawings we have shown a slightlysimpliiled construction of the extensible screen and its associated parts. The construction of the case per se is substantially as heretofore described, but in place of the telescoplng angle irons 2l, 22 and 25 for supporting the screen we provide a series of tubular members. As shown tubular members'tl are mounted in the case near each corner and these tubular members receive intermediate tubular members of slightly less diameter. The outer ends or' the tubular members 9d are provided with collars or inserts 92 adapted to be engaged by a plate or disc d3 on the inner ends of the tubular members all to limit the outward movement of the 'tubular members 9 l. A second set of movable tubular arms 94 likewise telescope in the intermediate tubular arms 9i and a panel S is secured to the enter ends of these arms. The outward movement of the arms 94 is limited in a manner similar to that heretofore described in connection with the arms 9| by means of plates or discs il@ on the inner ends of these arms which engage collars formed on the outer ends ol the arms Qi. :in this term of the invention in place of snede rollers 32 and 33 and the shades il# and .t5 we provide a collapsible fabric shield or shutter ifi-*3 which extends over the sides and top oit the space between the front of the case and the panel @d when the panel is in extended position. The sides are adapted to fold inwardly when the panel in closed position and to assure this result we provide a pair of arms Sil on each side of the panel unit at the bottom which arms are hinged to the back of the panel and the frame, respectively, and have their adjacent ends hinged to each other as at |00 (see Fig. l2). These arms, when the panel is in extended position, are bowed slightly inwardly as shown in Fig. 12 so that when the panel is moved toward its closed position, the arms fold toward the center of the case. The fabric 98 is secured to these arms at intervals as indicated at IDI so that it is folded inwardly with the arms. In the form of the invention shown in Figs. 11 and 12 we dispense with the hinged cover or closure I3 and provide a suitable removable plate to fit into the panel 95 to cover the speaker and screen when the device is in closed position.

' the various circuits.

In Fig. 13 we have diagrammatically illustrated As shown, plug 16 is connected to a pair of lead wires |||l and which are represented by the connector cord 15 and one of these lead wires is connected to switch 18. The opposite side of the switch is connected to motor 5| and lamp 52 by wires and ||2 and from the opposite sides of the motor 5| and the lamp 52 lead wires 3 and H4 lead to the other side of the' input circuit. The input circuit is in turn connected to the amplifying unit 64 and the sound reproducing unit 6| is connected to the amplifying unit by wires ||5 and ||6. The volume control 19 is connected to the amplifying unit by wires ||1 and ||8 and the loud speaker 3l is connected to the amplifying unit by wires ||9 and |29.

The mirror 59 is preferably adjustably mounted and for this purpose it may b e carried by a bracket |25 which is provided with a ball and/ socket joint |26 to receive'a plate |21 on which the mirror is carried. Likewise'the guide roll 63 from which the film returns to the film reel may be ad'lustably' mounted in a ball and socket joint |28 carried by a bracket |29. yBrackets |25 and |29 are mounted on angle iron 61.I

In Figs. 14 to 28 of the drawings we have illustrated another form of the invention, certain details of which may also be used in vconjunction l with the forms heretofore described. In the construction herein illustrated we have made cer` -tain modifications whereby the over-allsize of the, apparatus is reduced. The case is constructed substantially as heretofore described and con,

slsts of a frame formed of angle members |59, molding strips |5| and panels |52. Instead of securing the molding strips to the frame in thel Figs. 18 and 19 is used in the various forms of the invention wherein the corner piece |l| hereof the drawings, these sheets form the sides of the hood and they are creased diagonally as indicated at |61 to permit them to fold inwardly between the screen support |63 and the cover |59 when the cover is closed. o

The parts are retained in the position shown in Fig. 14 of the drawings by means of a pair of arms. Each of these arms comprises a section |68 which is pivoted to the front frame member at each side and a second arm |59 pivoted to the side ange |62 of the cover. These arms are connected to each other and are provided with locking means to retain them in open position as shown in Figs. 26 to y28 of the drawings. As shown the ends of the arms |68 and |69 are provided with angular extensions |10 and |1| and these extensions are further provided with aligned openings for the reception of a pivot pin |12. A plate |13 is arranged on the pivot and this plate is provided with a substantially semi-spherical portion |14. Ball |15 is arranged therein and, when the arms are in open position, a portion of the ball passesthrough'an opening |16 in one of the arms and is received in a depression |11 inioperate with clips or ngers |82 to form a catch to retain the cover in closed position. The fingers |82 are carried by the lower frame member. The free edgeof the rear cover 16| is likewise provided with catches |83 adapted to be received by spring fingers |8|when this cover is closed. The fingers |3|lare carried by the side frame member.

vAls in the form of the invention heretofore described the case is provided with a suitablel handle |85 and this handle is mounted in a pair of supports |86 on the top of the case.` These supports extend .through the top lopening and are secured to cross members |81 which are carried bythe top frame members as shown in Fig. 22 'of the drawings.

tofore described is provided with aboss |55 on the frame and secures the corner piece'in'position.

substantially rectangular in vertical and horizontal cross section and is provided with a front door |59 hinged to the frame at its upper edge as indicated at |59 and a rear door |6| hinged to one side of the frame and adapted to swing in a vertical piane. The front door |59 is provided with a flange |52 on all sides and a screen support |63 is pivotally mounted on the lower edge of the door so that when the door is in the raised position shown in Fig. 14 of the drawings, the screen support aumes a vertical position spaced from the front of the casing; The central portion of the support |63 receives a screen |54 (see Fig. 25) and at each side thereof the `support is provided with openings in which a sound pervious fabric member |55is placed. For the purpose of excluding-light from the rear of the screen or in other words forming a hood in conjunction with the cover member |58 we provide a pair of fabric sheets |66, one on each side. When in the extended position shown in Fig: 14

As shown in Figs. 14, 15 and 22, the'` case is In place of the plates 69 shown in Fig. 8v of the drawings for supporting the lm reel we employ a removable iilm reel supported on a member |88 which extends from lthe top tothe bottom of the casing at a slight angle as shown in Fig. 14. The

upper end .of the member |38 is supported by an arm or strap |39 arranged on the inside of the top of the casing and secured to the front top I frame member and the lower end is secured to a substantially vertical portion of a plate ar-v ranged at the bottom of the casing. The plate is also provided with a horizontal portion |9| extending across the bottom of the casing and secured to the lowerrear frame member as shown in Figs 14 and 22. As shown the vertical portion |95 of this plate is also atan angle to the rear wall of the casing. A film holder |92 is detach-v ably secured to the members |88 and |90. As shown the lower edge of the film holder is provided with notches |93 which are received by headed pins |94 and the upper edge of the film holder |92 is adapted. to be received behind a spring catch |95 carried adjacent the upper end of the member |88. In the form of the invention herein shown, for the purpose of decreasing the over all dimensions of the case, the film reel isv Y tilating openings.

formed of plastic material and which are prefer- -member |89 also forms a support for a pair 'of brushes |99 which are adapted to lightly engage the iilm as it is fed past them.

A projector 200 generally similar to the projector 50 shown in Fig. 8 of the drawings is arranged in the casing as shown in Fig. 21 of the drawings. As heretofore described the projector is arranged transversely of the case with its axis of projection parallel to the plane of the screen |64. The projector is supported in a slightly different manner from that heretofore described. Transverse members |81 on the inside of the top of the case support a plate which is bolted or riveted to these members and the lower end of this-plate receives a bolt 202 which passes through an opening in an ear 203 carried on the top of the projector. At the bottom a pair of supporting members 204 are secured to each of the lower frame members and the projector casing is bolted to these s'upportingmembers as at 205. In lieu of the opening in the top of the casing shown in Fig. 2 of the drawings we provide a plurality of openings 201. These openings 201 serve as ven- Within the casing an inclined plate 208 is bolted to the top ofl the projector as at 209 and extends toward the openings 201 to permit ventilation of the lamp (not shown) in the top of the projector. By moving the plate 203 access maybe obtained to the top of the projector for replacement of a burned out lamp. The projector is provided with a motor as heretofore described in connection with the form of the invention shown in Fig. 8 and is likewise provided with the,lm feed sprockets 55, lm gate 56, lens tube 58 and guide rolls 51 arranged beneath the iilm gate. The apparatus is also provided with the sound reproducing unit 8| heretofore described and the associated guide rolls 60 and 03. As shown in Fig. 21 of the drawings a mirror support 2|0 is mounted on the side of the lens tube, the outer end of which is arranged atan angle of substantially to the lens tube and carries a mirror 2li which is adapted to project the rays of light through-the aperture 919 on to the screen |64. The apparatus is likewise provided with an amplifying unit 64 similar to that heretofore described and arranged in the bottom of the casing as shown.

In lieu of the compartments 14 and 11 shown in Fig. 10 of the drawings we may arrange ythe control mechanism and theconnector cord in a single compartment as shown in Fig, 23. As here shown we provide a compartment 2|2 closed by a door 2|3 which is provided with a peripheral flange 214 similar to the door flanges heretofore described. On the inside of the door we-provide a support 2I5 about which the connector cord (not shown) is adapted to be coiled and within the support 2|5 we provide a plate 2|6 carryingan arm or nger 2|1 adapted -to cooperate with a spring catch 2|8 on the inner Wall of the compartment to retain the door in closed position. The volume control member 19 of the amplifying unit and the switch 18 which controls the supply of current to the projector motor are arranged in the compartment 2|2. The flange of door 2| 3 is provided with one section 2|9 of a hinge which may -be formed integral. therewith by stamping and this section cooperateswith a section 220 of a hinge carried by a plate 22| which is secured tothe adjacent lower frame member. The doors |59 and i6! mayhave one section of the hinge formed integraltherewith in a similar manner.

In either of the forms of the invention, when the screen and loud speaker supporting panel 20, or |53 is in closed position illustrated, in Figs. 7 and l5 of the drawings, theentire apparatus is contained in the case and may be carried by hand from place to place. As stated the case construction provides sulcient strength to support the various units therein but is also light enough that the over-all weight of the assemblage is such that it may be readily conveyed by hand. When the apparatus is to be used, it is merely necessary to move the panel to the extended pcsition shown in Figs. 1, 11, 12 and 14, unreel the connectorY cord 15 and insert the plug in a convenience outlet. As stated, projector motor 5| is capable of operating on either alternating or direct current and the amplifying unit 64 is also capable of operating on either alternating' or direct current at voltages between 95 and 120 We claim:

1. A portable sound and picture reproducing apparatus comprising a case, a projector arranged within the case with its axis at right angles to the front of the case, a sound reproducing unit arranged adjacent the'projector, means for feeding lm to the projector and the sound reproducing unit, an amplifying unit mounted in the case, a panel extending over substantially the entire front of the case, collapsible arms secured to the panel and to the case whereby the panel may be arranged within the case or in an extended position spaced therefrom, a loud speaker carried by the panel and connected to the amplifying unit, a screen on the panel, and means for directing light rays from the projector to the screen.

2. Apparatus in accordance with claim l wherein the panel is supported by telescoping arms volts.

having sections mounted in the case and sections l movable into and out vof the first sections, the panel being secured to the last sections oi the telescoping arms.

3. Apparatus in accordance with claim l wherein a collapsible hood is provided to cover the top and sides of the space between the panel and the case when the panel is in extended position.

4. A portable sound and picture reproducing apparatus comprising a case, means within the case for projecting pictures and reproducing sound, a panel extending over substantially the Aentire front of the case, collapsible arms secured to the panel and the `case whereby the panel may be arranged within the case or in an extended position spaced therefrom, shade rollers mounted in the case and shades carried by said shade rollers having their ends secured to the inner face of the panel so that when the panel is extended the shades will be unwound from the rollers and form a shield around the space between the panel and the front of the case.

5. A portable sound and picture reproducing apparatus comprising a case, said case including a frame, means for projecting pictures and reproducing sound mounted in the case, a panel extending over substantially the entire front of the case, means for supporting the panel in position in the case or in an extended position spaced from the case, said means comprising telescoping arms arranged inthe case adjacent each corner and having sections secured to the adjacent frame members and telescoping sections Within the first sections, with thepanel secured to the second sections of the'telescoping arms, and a hood covering the space between the panel and the case when the panel is in extended position. 6. A portable sound and picture reproducing apparatus comprising a case, said case including a frame, means for projecting pictures and reproducing sound mounted inthe case, a panel extending over substantially the entire front of the case, means for supporting the panel in position in the case or in an extended position spaced from the case, said means comprising angle irons arranged adjacent each corner of lthe case and secured to the frame and angle irons of smaller cross section telescopically mounted thereima panel being secured to said second mentioned angle irons, and a hood covering the space between the panel and the case when the panel is inextended position.

7. A portable sound and picture reproducing apparatus comprising a case, said case including a frame, means for projecting pictures and reproducing sound mounted in the case, a panel extending over substantially the entire front of the case, means for supporting the panel in posi'- tion in the case or in an extended position spaced from'the casa-said means comprising-telescoping tubular arms arranged in the case adjacent each corner and having sections secured to the adjacent frame members and sections telescoping therein with 4the panel secured to the movable sections, and a hood covering the space between the panel and the case when the panel is in extended position.

8. A' portable sound and picturev reproducing apparatus comprising a case, said case including a frame. means for projecting pictures and reproducing sound mounted in the case, a panel extending over substantiallylthe entire front. of the case, means for supporting the panel in/r position in the case or in an extended position spaced from the case, said means comprising telescoping arms arranged'in the case adjacent 4each corner and having sections secured' to the cluding a frame, means for projecting pictures and reproducing sound mounted in the case, a panel extending over substantially the entire front of the case, means for supporting the Aing apparatuscomprising a case, said case in- 55.

panel in position in the case or in an extended position spaced from the case, said means comprising telescoping arms arranged in the case adjacent each corner and having sections secured to the adjacent frame members, and movable sections telescoped therein with the panel secured to the movable sections, a hood formed of fabric covering the space betweenthe front of the case and the panel when the panel is in extended position and a pair of hinged arms connected to the panel adjacent each side and to the case and foldable toward the center of the front of the case, the hood being secured to said arms.

10. A portable sound and picture reproducing apparatus comprising a case, a projector rigidly mounted within the case adjacent one side with its axis extending longitudinally thereof, a sound reproducing unit arranged adjacent the projector, means for feeding iilm to the'projector and sound reproducing unit, an amplifying unit in the case operatively connected to the sound reproducing unit, a panel mounted vin the iront of the case, extensible means connecting the panel to the case whereby the panel may be moved to an extended position spaced from the case, a loud speaker mounted in the Ycase and connected to the amplifying unit, a screen carried on the panel, means for directing light rays from the projector to the screen. a

11. A portable sound and picture reproducing apparatus comprising a case, a projector rigidly mounted within the case arranged adjacent one side of the case with its axis extending at right angles to the front, of the case, a sound reproducing unit arranged adjacent the projector, means for feeding film to the projector and the sound reproducing unit, an amplifying unit in Vthe case operatively connected to the sound reproducing unit, a door hinged to the top edge of the front of the case, a screen support hinged to the-free edge of the door and adapted to be arranged in a vertical plane spaced from the case when the door is in open position, a' screen carried by the screen support, a loud speaker mounted in the case and connected to the amplifying unit, and means for directing light rays from the projector to the screen.

VLDIVIIRY J. BOOR. ARTHUR J. BRADFORD. 

